(and while I don’t have an amazing green trench, I do have awesome black ankle boots)

I found this tutorial from Talk 2 the Trees on how to make a simple, flowey shirt out of two scarves, which I thought would be a good way to recreate the black shirt from the outfit.

However, I couldn’t find two inexpensive scarves at garage sales or Goodwill that would work. That’s what happens when you have something specific in mind! But on a trip to Hancock Fabrics, I found a sheer poly blend for $2.50 a yard and couldn’t pass it up! This isn’t the easiest fabric to work with, because it slips all over. Lots of pins later…

1. If you’re using fabric, you’ll need to cut it down. Cut two squares about 22×22″. This was the hardest part with the fabric I chose. My square ended up being more like 20×20″ because I kept cutting it uneven…oops. Hem all four sides of each square by pressing 1/4″ and then another 1/4″. (This way all of your edges will be finished as you put together the rest of your shirt.) If you’re using scarves, you can skip this step.

2. Neck: With right sides together, find the center of the top of your fabric/scarves. Measure out about 7 1/2″ on each side of the center. Pin from that point to each corner. This creates a boatneck shirt. Adjust the opening to whatever is comfortable for you.

3. Arms: Measure down about 12″ from the top of your shirt on both sides. Stitch down to the bottom. Again, adjust this opening as you need.

Here’s the image Talk 2 the Trees used to show where to sew. Might be a little easier than the explanation!

Again, my beautiful shoes…

Via Spiga ankle boots for fall/winter

Cole Haan sandals for spring/summer

Okay, I have a beautiful shoe collection. Logan used to work in women’s shoes at Nordstrom. Now he’s in a different department, but just a short walk from the shoe section!